MLB Prop Bets: Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs (August 13, 2026)
The Chicago Cubs (71-50) face the Washington Nationals (59-63) at Nationals Park on Thursday at 4:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Kevin Gausman is the probable pitcher for the Cubs, while Cade Cavalli is the probable pitcher for the Nationals. The Cubs are favored to win at -140, while the Nationals are at +131. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -122 and UNDER at +101.
- The Cubs (+114) have a 61-60 Run Line record this season, while the Nationals (-137) hold a record of 71-51.
- The Cubs have a 64-54-3 O/U record this season (meaning 64 games have gone over the total runs line, 54 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Nationals have a 66-51-5 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Cubs are averaging 5.2 runs per game this season (2nd in the league). Comparatively, the Nationals are averaging 5.4 (1st).
- In the field, the Cubs are allowing 4.3 runs per game this season (12th in the league), while the Nationals are allowing an average of 5.2 runs (28th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Cubs are at .250 (ranking 8th in the Major leagues), while the Nationals are batting .252 (5th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Nationals have hit 176 (1st in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Cubs have managed 155 (T6th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Cubs have recorded 597 RBIs to rank 2nd in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Nationals have recorded 626 RBIs to rank 1st.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Nationals have an earned run average of 4.76 this season (27th in the Majors), while The Cubs have an ERA of 4.08 (14th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Cubs have recorded 929 this season, ranking 24th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Nationals rank 26th for total strikeouts, recording 922.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .260 against the Nationals this season (27th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Cubs' opponents are at .245 (18th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 27-24-70 | 17-12-30 | 10-12-40 | 24-13-45 | 3-11-25 | 0-0-0 | 1-5-4 |
| Nationals | 37-25-60 | 21-10-31 | 16-15-29 | 11-4-14 | 26-21-46 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Cubs are -130 to lead after three innings, while the Nationals are +100.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 46-41-34 | 29-18-12 | 17-23-22 | 39-24-19 | 7-17-15 | 0-0-0 | 4-5-1 |
| Nationals | 50-39-33 | 30-17-15 | 20-22-18 | 16-5-8 | 34-34-25 | 0-0-0 | 5-4-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 67-54 in Cubs games this season. The Nationals have a 57-65 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Cubs recorded a 12-6 victory over the Nationals at Nationals Park yesterday. Alex Bregman was crushing the ball in that matchup, hitting 3 home runs and recording 7 RBIs. The Cubs have now won three straight at Nationals Park against the Nationals.
